Travel By Boat

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,219 endorsements) 📥 37,550 downloads 📌 v2.2 📅 2/10/2013
⚪ Last updated 2013

By Joubarbe · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/21/2013 📅 Created: 2/10/2013
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #36 of 99 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Overview To all non-fast travellers (and others), here is a mod that let you wander the rivers of Skyrim by boat. You will find two lines : west and east, each deserved by a wooden ferry that can lead you to 15 various places. Also you will find a third line in the north. This one is a bit different, as it can lead you in real-time from Solitude to Yngol Barrow and vice-versa. West : Abandoned Shack, Solitude, Morthal, Crabber\'s Shanty, Dragon Bridge, Karthwasten and Reachcliff Cave. East : Yngol Barrow, Windhelm, Mixwater Mill, Whiterun, Riverwood, Half-Moon Mill, Ivarstead and Riften. Please see the map included in the archive for more information. During your trips, you will face various events, presented via message boxes, with multiple choices and equipment-dependencies. Note that before every trips, you must free your boat from the docks by untying a rope. Sorry for real-life sailors because the way the ships are attached is highly unrealistic, but it\'s immersive, in a certain way :) Features []A quick starting animation of the boat when you depart. The fast travel is launched after a few seconds (it would be very hard to make an entire journey because of the rapids, rocks and falls). []At your arrival, you will received a report of your journey. You will encounter some minor events, the main one being the fact that you need to have a security kit onboard, otherwise you may be arrested by river guards and requested to pay a 1000 Septims fine. []Sellers of such security kits are in Whiterun (the Bannered Mare - Barnard), Solitude (docks, on a boat - Brunei), Windhelm (docks, leant on a wall - Bruno) and Morthal (outside, leant on a wall - Agatha). They cost about 600 Septims with a low Speechcraft level and with no mods. They are also available in inns, sometimes (so LItemFoodInnCommon has been modified). []You have a chance to use a security kit during your journeys, because there are a lot of rapids in Skyrim. It\'s a 20% chance, so you may ask yourself whether you prefer to risk a penalty or pay an expensive security tool... []You do not need to discover the places where you want to go. Maybe in future versions, because I already scripted the conditions. Currently, I think it\'s not necessary because security kits balanced the mod in a way that you will think twice before travelling by boat. Carriages are still very useful. []You can\'t use the boats while you are in combat. []Each boat have a small orange light in its center, which makes easier to recognize as a ferry boat. []v1. 1 Hawsers! All ships are now attached to a mooring, a walkway or a sea pole. Before sailing, you have to loose the rope. To do this, you must press \"E\" near the attach point of the rope. You will find a lantern at this place to help you (this is a trigger box, because I wanted to force th
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Travel By Boat adds two ferry routes to Skyrim's rivers, letting non-fast travelers explore by boat. With 2,219 endorsements and 37,550 downloads, it's a well-received immersion mod, though it hasn't been updated since 2013.

✨ Key Features

Adds two ferry lines, west and east, each served by a wooden ferry.
Ferries can take you to various places along the rivers.
A third line is mentioned but not fully described in the provided text.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 2,219 endorsements and 37,550 downloads.
  • Perfect for roleplayers who avoid fast travel and want scenic river journeys.
  • Lightweight immersion addition that fits seamlessly into Skyrim's world.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2013 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
  • Only two fully described routes; the third line is incomplete in the description.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who enjoy immersive travel and never use fast travel. If you're a roleplayer or explorer who loves scenic routes, this adds a new way to see the world. Skip if you prefer fast travel or want gameplay-changing content.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod is from 2013, check if your Skyrim version is compatible or use a mod manager to handle potential conflicts.
  • Look for the ferry docks near major rivers — they're easy to miss, so explore riverbanks.
  • If you use other immersion mods, test load order to ensure ferries don't conflict with water or landscape overhauls.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Joubarbe
Version
2.2
Downloads
37,550
Endorsements
2,219
Category
Immersion
Created
2/10/2013
Updated
4/21/2013

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